“And believe me, a good piece of chicken can make anybody believe in the existence of God.”
Grilled Marinated Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs are healthy! While they do have more fat than chicken breast (which is why they are juicier and more flavorful), they are still an excellent, lean source of protein that deserves to be in your diet. And, chicken thighs contain more vitamins and minerals than chicken breasts.
If you do move to the dark side, trim visible fat — and have a food thermometer handy, since the cooking time may be longer than a white-meat recipe indicates (with any cut, your meat should register 165°F when done). Also, remove any skin before eating — that's where the artery-clogging fat lurks.
I don't know if it is the marinade or the cooking method but when these thighs come off the flat top grill they are so juicy and tender that they almost melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
For the Marinade
Instructions
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Stir the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl.
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Add the chicken thighs, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at minimum of 4 hours and overnight is okay.
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Preheat your grill to medium high heat.
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Before grilling, remove the chicken from the marinade and drain off excess liquid.
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Grill chicken for 6 – 7 minutes per side, or until their internal temperature reaches 165˚F.
Serving Size 4 to 4 1/2 oz.
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 163kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Sodium 927mg39%
- Potassium 48mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 22g44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.